Section Number of Questions Duration | Verbal 60 30 minutes | Quantitative 2 25 30 minutes | Experimental 16 15 minutes | Totals 167 3 hours, 5 minutes |
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How long is the SSAT at home test?
How long is the SSAT at Home and how much time does it take to complete? The SSAT at Home is the same format and length as the paper-based test, which is
roughly three hours in length including breaks
.
How long does it take to prepare for SSAT?
You should start prepping
at least three months
before you plan to take the SSAT. The first step is to take a practice test and then analyze your performance: what are your strengths and weaknesses, and what growth will you need to see in order to reach your goal? Quantify where you are and where you want to be.
Is SSAT harder than SAT?
The SAT is considerably harder than the SSAT
, and there is a section in each of the tests that does not appear in the other. (grammar/writing in SAT and vocab/analogies in SSAT). If you use SAT materials to prep for the SSAT you will be over prepping and will end up learning extra topics in math.
How much is the SSAT test?
The SSAT
middle/upper level test fee is $127 ($45 late fee, $35 change fee)
. The international fee is $247 (outside the US, Canada, Am. Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, Saipan, and USVI). You may be eligible for a fee waiver if you are unable to pay it, though waivers are limited.
What type of math is on the SSAT?
The SSAT tests a student’s skills in three mathematical areas:
computations, geometry/algebra, and mathematical concepts
.
What is a good score on the SSAT?
If you
score in the 50th percentile
on any SSAT section, you will achieve the “median” SSAT score for that test. And if you score higher than the 50th percentile, you perform better than the median.
How many times can u take the SSAT?
Elementary level students can take the SSAT up to
two times
. This can either be one Flex test and one Standard test or two Standard tests. All Elementary level tests are paper-based.
How does SSAT compare to SAT?
The main difference is
the type of school the test taker is looking to attend
. The SSAT helps students enter private schools from grades 4 through 11. The SAT helps students enter colleges and universities. They are also administered by two different nonprofit entities.
What is the best way to study for the SSAT?
You’ll still want to study regularly, but can cut down to an hour or less per week for Elementary-level or
roughly two hours per week for Upper-level
.
Is the SSAT test hard?
While the
test is designed to be of “middle difficulty
,” this is a very competitive group of students against which you’re being scored—these are the select students applying to the finest independent schools.
Is ISEE or SSAT harder?
If you child is better with verbal/writing, consider the SSAT. The
verbal section of the SSAT is more difficult than that of the ISEE
, whereas the math section of the ISEE is more difficult than that of the SSAT.
How many times can you take the SSAT in one year?
The SSAT at Home is offered every Saturday, as well as a few Sundays, and can be taken up to
five times per year
. The SSAT at Home is the same test as the traditional SSAT— the only difference is that the test is administered on the computer rather than on paper.
Is 2200 a good SSAT score?
Q: What is considered a high SSAT score? A: The median total score for the Upper Level SSAT has been reported at approximately 1980 (out of 2400). A score of
2100 is in the top quartile of all test-takers
, while scores of 2180 and 2240 are in the top 10% and top 5%, respectively.
Can I use calculator on SSAT?
The quantitative (mathematics) section of the Upper Level SSAT measures your knowledge of algebra, geometry, and other quantitative concepts.
You do not require and may not use a calculator for this section
.
When should I start studying for the SSAT?
You should start prepping
at least three months before you plan to take the SSAT
. The first step is to take a practice test and then analyze your performance: what are your strengths and weaknesses, and what growth will you need to see in order to reach your goal?